Maritime Law addresses the body of laws, conventions and treaties that govern international private business and other matters involving ships, shipping or crimes occurring on the open water. Laws between nations governing such things as national vs. international waters are considered public international law and are known as the Law of the Seas. Maritime law is also called Admiralty Law. In…
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Public interest law is the practice of law to address broad areas of public concern, such as illegal discrimination, environmental protection, child welfare and domestic violence. Public interest lawyers and non-lawyers provide legal services to individuals, groups, and organizations that are historically unrepresented in society. Studies show that about 80% of the legal needs of the poor in the…
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Real estate law governs rights and interests in real estate and real property, both commercial and residential. Real estate lawyers provide protections for buyers, sellers, land owners, developers, contractors, and real estate agents. Some of the legal issues they address include sales, purchases, leasing and other transfers of real estate and real property; title to real property; settlement of…
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Detail-oriented by nature, regulatory compliance lawyers ensure that their clients are both aware of and taking steps to comply with relevant laws, polices, and regulations. Regulatory frameworks are constantly evolving across sectors and around the world. As transparency rises in importance and the costs of non-compliance with laws and regulations increase, businesses everywhere strive to adapt…
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A lawyer skilled in civil litigation and dispute resolution tries to resolve his or her client’s disputes, in areas as diverse as landlord and tenant issues, property disputes, unpaid bills, professional negligence, breach of contracts, intellectual property disputes and general business disputes. When a client initially comes to the lawyer for advice, the lawyer will typically evaluate the claim…
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A Roger Williams University School of Law and University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs Partnership, The Juris Doctor/Master of Marine Affairs builds upon the comprehensive base of marine law and policy courses offered at the School of Law and University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs. The program offers students an opportunity to broaden their understanding and analysis of complex marine issues without giving up the benefits of a traditional legal education. Students have access…, Why consider a JD/MMA?, As our reliance on limited ocean resources grows, lawyers possessing the skills of interdisciplinary analysis will be well-served. The program offers opportunities to: Gain exposure to different disciplines; Expand your perspective on legal issues; Acquire different analytical skills; Develop relationships with colleagues from different disciplines; and, Meet experts and acquire a foundation of…, For More Information, Undertaking two degrees at one time is rewarding but challenging and should not be entered into lightly. Students considering pursuing the joint JD/MMA degree should schedule an office appointment or phone call with one of the following individuals to determine the suitability of the program for his/her needs and make arrangements to apply for the joint degree program., Roger Williams University, Julia Wyman jwyman@rwu.edu, University of Rhode Island, Prof. Austin Becker abecker@uri.edu
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Drawing on the strengths of the School of Law as well as the Roger Williams University School of Justice Studies, Roger Williams University offers a concentrated joint degree program for students interested in criminal justice. The dual degree program allows matriculated students to complete the Juris Doctor (JD) and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) in an accelerated period of…
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This joint degree draws on the strengths of both the law school and the Cyber Security Program of the Justice Studies Department and offers integrated and intensive training in both the technology and the law of information security. Graduates of this program would have an effective means to enter and to advance in this increasingly critical line of work. The joint degree program would allow a…
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Historic preservation law is a unique specialty within the environmental law field. But while there are many environmental law programs at law schools throughout the country, the typical environmental curriculum does not offer great depth in this area. Drawing on the strength of both Roger Williams University’s School of Architecture and School of Law, this new Joint Degree program seeks to…
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The workplace is increasingly complex. Understanding that complexity requires familiarity with history, economics, organizational theory, sociology, law and other disciplines. Roger Williams University School of Law, in conjunction with the University of Rhode Island Charles T. Schmidt Jr. Labor Research Center, offers a concentrated joint degree program for students interested in extensive study…
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